Book Reviews

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Christ Actually By James Carroll The novelist and best-selling author of Constantine's Sword ponders Jesus, the Holocaust, war and hope. Faith
The Power of Grace By David Richo An insightful and lyrical overview of the gift dimension of life available to all beings. Grace
The Grateful Life By Mary Beth Sammons, Nina Lesowitz A sprightly and snappy resource on the benefits of the spiritual practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Hope on a Tightrope By Cornel West Suggestions to help us get unadjusted from injustice. Hope
Counting on Kindness By Wendy Lustbader A remarkable paperback on elders and the challenges they face when becoming home-bound. Kindness
Voices of the Sacred Feminine By Karen Tate An independent scholar and social-justice activist advances the cause of the Sacred Feminine. Meaning
The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo By Kosho Uchiyama, Molly Delight Whitehead, Shohaku Okumura The wisdom and teachings of a wandering Soto Zen master. Meaning
Christian Spiritual Formation By Diane J. Chandler Pathways and practices toward wholeness. Nurturing
Dreaming — The Sacred Art By Lori Joan Swick A helpful guide to using sacred dreams as communications with the Divine. Nurturing
Sacred Seed By Global Peace Initiative of Women Spiritual teachers speaking in defense of the sacred seed and against genetically engineered seeds. Nurturing
The Divine Art of Dying By Herbert Anderson, Karen Speerstra A presentation of practical and keen spiritual insights from the the author's hospice journal as she approaches her own death. Openness
The Body Keeps the Score By Bessel van der Kolk Stories about the efforts to help severely traumatized individuals. Peace
The Narcissist Next Door By Jeffrey Kluger A creative and insightful treatment of the epidemic of narcissism afoot in American culture. You
The Light: A Book of Wisdom By Keidi Keating New Thought spiritual teachers and writers singing the praises of light. Vision
Small Victories By Anne Lamott A delightful collection of essays on finding clues to God's presence in odd places. Grace
Second Wind By Bill Thomas An enthusiastic vision of the adventures which lie ahead for elders. Transformation
Free Yourself By Carolyn Hobbs A truly transformative work about the sacred dimensions of freedom. Transformation
Rumi Day by Day By Jelaluddin Rumi, Maryam Mafi Wisdom that is both mystical and practical from Rumi's six-volume Massnavi. Teachers
Speed By Stephanie Brown Insights into the dangers of high speed living as a growing addiction and ways to treat it. Peace
Qur'an in Conversation By Michael Birkel A salutary and enlightening book of Muslim scholars and religious leaders on the meaning of the Qur'an. Openness